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Textile fragment with boys in floral scrolls

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of aged, tan-colored fabric with frayed edges. The fabric features a repeating floral pattern in a lighter shade of tan. The floral design includes flowers, leaves, and scroll-like vines. Within the floral pattern are depictions of boys. The boys are posed in various positions among the flowers and foliage. The fabric appears to be a textile fragment, given its frayed and incomplete state. The background behind the fabric is a solid, light brown color. The artist of this piece is unknown. The title of this piece is "Textile fragment with boys in floral scrolls".

Artwork details

Date:
11th–12th century
Medium:
Silk twill damask (ling)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 567 px
Museum record:
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